Program takes aim at latest tree scourge

Brandywine Conservancy hosting primer on emerald ash borer State entomologist Dr. Houping Liu will discuss ways to manage the latest invasive tree pest, the emerald ash borer. The Brandywine Conservancy and Environmental Management Center invites residents to learn about the latest forest scourge: the emerald ash borer. This invasive and highly destructive insect has begun to appear in more and more...

Emerald Ash Borer threatens local ash trees

Beetle species moving west; said to kill ash trees within 3 to 5 years of infestation By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times The Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is a green beetle native to Asia. It is an invasive species, responsible for the loss of millions of ash trees in North America. POCOPSON — While the stink bug has been a much-despised recent addition to the local insect...